The lower concourse between the bus and the railway station has a lot of room that could be utilised better and the entrance to the station does not currently present a positive image to the rest of the city. There is scope to add more greenery and better lighting to the outside of the station and the entrance, and a lot of blank space and vacant retail space on the station concourse which can be put to better use.
What we'll deliver:
- Provision of a retail space for local entrepreneurs
- Provision of additional seating
- Tourist information for Bradford on the lower concourse
- Improved lighting and more colourful paintwork at the station entrance
- Planters and flowers placed outside of the station
- Provide exhibition space for local artists
Why it's a great idea:
Bradford Interchange is the main bus hub for the Bradford district and is one of the city's mainline railway stations with over 2.5 million journeys a year connecting the city directly to Leeds, Manchester and London. The project would present a more positive first impression of the city, create a more welcoming environment, offer a space to showcase the Bradford district and present a space that the community and businesses can be proud of. Bradford is a distinctive city and such a project in the station would provide the opportunity to show what Bradfordian people can do when they come together.
Steps to get it done:
- Buy and manage planters / hanging baskets etc for the Station entrance
- Install seating around the lower concourse
- Paint and light up areas in the outside of the station
- Work with local artists groups to exhibit artwork in the Station
- Work with site owner to find suitable tennent for retail unit
- Work with the Council / Welcome to Yorkshire to promote the district
